Nissan Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Nissan. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by red with yellow/amber/orange options, strictly yellow/amber/orange, then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are nearly 100 of them, so search carefully!

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Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil and oil level warning lights -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symbol
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicators -- click for more
Distance Warning IndicatorDistance warning and vehicle detection indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Park shift warningPark shift warning -- click for more
A/T P Indicator SymbolAutomatic transmission park indicator -- click for more
Apply parking brakeApply park brake indicator -- click for more
Steering assist alertSteering assist indicator -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear Seat Safety Belt WarningRear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
Security Indicator SymbolSecurity indicators -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Hood ajar indicatorHood ajar indicator -- click for more
Red indicators that have yellow/amber/orange variants
Master Warning Light SymbolMaster warning light -- click for moreAmber Master Warning Light Symbol
Steering Trouble IndicatorPower steering trouble indicators -- click for morePower Steering Trouble Light
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorElectric park brake indicators -- click for moreElectric Park Brake Indicator
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Frost warningLow outside temperature indicators -- click for moreFrost Warning Indicator
Electronically Controlled Brake WarningElectric park brake fauflt indicators -- click or moreService electric park brake
Intelligent Key WarningKeyless access or start fault indicator -- click for more
Low Key BatteryLow key battery indicator -- click for more
Engine Start Operation IndicatorEngine start operation indicator -- click for more
Service Engine Soon IndicatorEngine malfunction indicators -- click for moreCheck engine
Slip Indicator SymbolSlip indicator -- click for moreSlip Indicator
Slip Control Off IndicatorVehicle dynamic control off indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator USAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Auto transmission check indicatorCheck automatic transmission indicator -- click for more
Auto Transmission Oil TemperatureTransmission oil temperature indicator -- click for more
Continuously Variable Transmission IndicatorContinuously variable transmission indicator -- click for more
Transmission Warning LightTransmission warning indicator -- click for more
Electric Shift MalfunctionElectric shift trouble indicator -- click for more
Check Suspension IndicatorCheck suspension indicator -- click for more
All Wheel Drive Trouble IndicatorAll wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
4 Wheel Drive Indicator4 wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Diesel Exhaust Filter 2Diesel particulate filter indicator -- click for more
Water in Fuel Indicator SymbolWater in fuel indicator -- click for more
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot warning indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure WarningLane departure alert indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Indicator
Lane intervention indicator -- click for more
Automatic emergency braking indicatorAutomatic emergency braking indicators -- click for moreAdaptive Cruise Control
Oblect Detected IndicatorVehicle ahead indicator -- click for more
RAB indicatorRear automatic brake indicator -- click for more
ICS off indicatorIntelligent clearance sonar off indicator -- click for more
Hybrid sport mode indicatorDrive mode indicator -- click for more
Convertible Top IndicatorSoft top indicator -- click for more
Pop up hood indicatorPop-up hood indicator -- click for more
Differential lock indicatorDifferential lock indicators -- click for moreAWD Lock Indicator
4_wheel_drive_low_indicator4-wheel drive indicators -- click for more
4WD shift indicator4WD shift indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicatorDrive mode indicators -- click for moreECO mode
Snow Mode IndicatorSnow mode indicator -- click for more
Hybrid sport mode indicatorSynchronous mode indicator -- click for more
Overdrive Off IndicatorOverdrive off indicator -- click for more
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicator -- click for more
EV System IndicatorEV fault indicator -- click for more
Charge timer indicatorRemote charge timer setting indicator -- click for more
Pedestrian sound offPedestrian sound off indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
EV MODE IndicatorEV mode indicator -- click for more
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicators -- click for moreHybrid Ready Indicator
EV mode onEV operation indicator -- click for more
Plug in IndicatorCharge indicator -- click for more
AWD-V On IndicatorAWD vectoring indicator -- click for more
Auto hold indicatorBrake hold indicator -- click for more
Tow Mode IndicatorTow mode indicator -- click for more
Grade Assist IndicatorHill descent control indicators -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolIntelligent cruise control indicator -- click for moreCheck Smart Cruise Radar
Cruise Control IndicatorCruise control indicators -- click for moreSet Indicator (Cruise Control)Cruise Control Indicator Symbol
High beam assistantAutomatic high beam indicators -- click for more
Headlamp Indicator SymbolHeadlamp indicator -- click for more
LED Headlight MalfunctionLED headlamp out indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicators -- click for moreRear Fog Lamp Indicator
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Vehicle ahead detected indicatorDistance warning and vehicle detection indicator -- click for more
Blind spot warningBlind spot warning indicator -- click for more
Steering lock indicatorSteering lock fault indicator -- click for more

Models examined include 370Z, Altima, Armada, Cube, Frontier, GT-R, Juke, Kicks, Maxima, Murano, NV, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra, Titan, Versa, Xterra and Z.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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